How to build and activate a radio beacon in Fallout 4

To build a radio beacon in Fallout 4, the Sole Survivor will need to do so only if they decide to help Preston Garvey rebuild the Minutemen.

What the Radio Beacon is for

The recruitment radio beacon is needed to attract random Commonwealth settlers to newly established settlements. Fortunately, it requires no more effort from the main character beyond construction.

Mandatory construction in quests:

• First Steps.
• Expansion.
• Assault on Fort Independence — repair and activate.

How to build

To construct a radio beacon in Fallout 4, the Sole Survivor needs to:

1. Enter the Workshop menu in a settlement by holding down V (default).
2. Select the “Power” tab.
3. Then find the “Miscellaneous” subsection.
4. In “Miscellaneous,” locate the “Recruitment Radio Beacon.”
5. Prepare a series of resources for creation: – 3 ceramics, – 2 crystals, – 6 copper, – 2 circuitry, – 1 rubber, – 10 steel.
6. Choose a suitable location.
7. Build by pressing Enter. But this is only part of the task, as a generator of sufficient power will also need to be created for proper operation.

How to activate

To activate the Recruitment Radio Beacon in Fallout 4, you first need to create a power source, namely a generator:

1. Open the Workshop again.

2. Select the “Power” tab.

3. Choose the “Generators” subsection.
4. >The simplest option, the “Small Generator” (Energy = 3), can be made using: – 1 ceramic, – 4 steel, – 2 copper, – 2 rubber, – 2 gears.

Place it near the beacon. Next, connect both items for proper operation:

1. While in Workshop mode, approach the generator.
2. Hover over it.
3. Press Space (spacebar) to start placing a wire.
4. Lead the wire to the recruitment radio beacon.
5. Press Space again to connect the wire, powering the beacon.

If there’s enough power, press the button on the side of the radio beacon. When activated, the light turns green.

If the light remains red, something might be wrong, or there could still be enemies nearby.

Сonclusion

To summarize, building and activating a Recruitment Radio Beacon in “Fallout 4” is a crucial step for players looking to expand their settlements and strengthen the Minutemen. The process involves crafting the beacon and a power generator, then connecting them properly to ensure functionality. This simple yet essential task not only increases the settlement’s population by attracting new settlers but also enhances the player’s influence across the Commonwealth. Proper setup and troubleshooting, such as ensuring sufficient power supply and clearing the area of enemies, are key to successfully utilizing the beacon. Thus, mastering these elements can greatly impact the overall gameplay experience in “Fallout 4”.